# Samphanh District, Phongsaly Province – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/samphanh/

District · Phongsaly Province 

# Samphanh

Samphanh is a district (muang) of Laos in Phongsaly Province. It had an estimated **26,406 people** in 2024 on 2,617 km² (about 10 per km²). 105 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26,406people (2024)
- 2,617km²
- 8mapped services
- 1,039 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Samphanh?

Samphanh had an estimated **26,406 people** in 2024 — 13.3% of Phongsaly Province, 123rd of 148 districts. There are 957 women for every 1,000 men (below the Phongsaly Province figure of 980). Spread over 2,617 km², that is about **10 people per km²**, 137th of 148 districts.

39.0% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 23 across Phongsaly Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,422**

5–9 ****3,669**

10–14 ****3,204**

15–19 ****2,955**

20–24 ****2,331**

25–29 ****1,874**

30–34 ****1,606**

35–39 ****1,571**

40–44 ****1,245**

45–49 ****1,050**

50–54 ****960**

55–59 ****785**

60–64 ****608**

65–69 ****491**

70–74 ****301**

75–79 ****195**

80+ ****139**

Source: [Lao Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Planning and Investment / UNFPA Lao PDR via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-lao).

## Where is Samphanh?

Samphanh lies in [Phongsaly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/), [Laos](https://wherepedia.org/laos/). It borders 4 other districts: [Boontay](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/boontay/), [Khua](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/khua/), [May](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/may/) and [Phongsaly](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/phongsaly/). By area it is the 15th largest of 148 districts in Laos. It covers 16.9% of [Phongsaly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/). The centre of Samphanh is about 410 km in a straight line from Vientiane, the capital. It is about 40 km from Phôngsali, the main town of Phongsaly Province. The centre point is at 21.6557° N, 102.4824° E. Local names: ມ. ສຳພັນ .

Source: [National Geographic Department (NGD) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lao).

## Villages and localities in Samphanh

Open gazetteers list **105 villages, towns and localities** in Samphanh. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Lixingxô (1,341) and Ban Acholaosa (1,341). Settlements here lie between about 390 m and 1,528 m above sea level (median 1,039 m).

- Aseu
- Ban Achang
- Ban Acholaosa
- Ban Aseuy
- Ban Avu
- Ban Cheuyya
- Ban Euyalao-Noy
- Ban Gnang-Nua
- Ban Gnang-Tai
- Ban Hatlan
- Ban Hatnga-Nua
- Ban Hatnga-Tai
- Ban Houaygna
- Ban Houayna
- Ban Houaythong
- Ban Hounxianghoung
- Ban Ilak
- Ban Khana
- Ban Khonnammou
- Ban Kongkhoum
- Ban Kongsani
- Ban Kènghi
- Ban Kèngkhoun
- Ban Kèngvèng
- Ban Kôkkhô
- Ban Laolép
- Ban Laopan
- Ban Laopanlouang
- Ban Laosèn
- Ban Lasa Laeu
- Ban Likna
- Ban Lixingxô
- Ban Moukki
- Ban Moukkikang
- Ban Môkgnôm
- Ban Môkkok-Nôy
- Ban Môkkôk-Mai
- Ban Môklôm
- Ban Na-Ou
- Ban Nam-Om
- Ban Namgnouan
- Ban Namhai
- Ban Namhoun
- Ban Namloy
- Ban Namnga
- Ban Nampông
- Ban Nongkham
- Ban Phagnasi
- Ban Phiacheu
- Ban Phiang
- Ban Phianglouang
- Ban Phiasi
- Ban Phiaxaí
- Ban Phongkou
- Ban Phousang-Kao
- Ban Phousang-Mai
- Ban Phouxang
- Ban Phônsaat
- Ban Polo
- Ban Polou
- Ban Sakèo
- Ban Sala-Loum
- Ban Sala-Theung
- Ban Sanamphoumop
- Ban Sangkhao
- Ban Saxai
- Ban Sen Quan
- Ban Singha
- Ban Sinxai
- Ban Sèngsakiouchô
- Ban Sènkham
- Ban Sènkoang
- Ban Sènlouang
- Ban Sènlu
- Ban Sènphôm
- Ban Sènphôm-Mai
- Ban Tangchak
- Ban Thavong
- Ban Ômananam
- Ban Ômtham
- Cha Long Sen Sai
- Chung Cha
- Hatlane
- Hatnga Tai
- Honghian Matthagnôm
- Khana
- Kongsaly
- Lao Chung
- Laopan
- Mokpha
- Mouchi Kao
- Nam On
- Nam Ou
- Namloy
- Namly
- Naxay
- Omtham
- Phialouang
- Phouvieng
- Sakeo
- Sen Naly
- Sen Sai (1)
- Tangchak
- Thaovong
- Y Sang Cho Ma

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Samphanh

Named natural and historic features inside Samphanh, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

33 rivers and streams.

- Houay Gna
- Houay Hong
- Houay Hu
- Houay Hu
- Houay Lu
- Houay Ma
- Houay Vèng
- Na Heng Ha
- Nam Bang
- Nam Hi
- Nam Houn
- Nam Houn
- Nam Khang
- Nam Ki
- Nam Kua
- Nam Kèm
- Nam Li
- Nam Likna
- Nam Loa
- Nam Loy
- Nam Ly
- Nam Mai
- Nam Mai
- Nam Matangho

…and 9 more.

### Coast and islands

13 beaches.

- Hat Huyén
- Hat Kha
- Hat Kha
- Hat Kimpahan
- Hat Kipo
- Hat Kit
- Hat Kovén
- Hat Kua
- Hat Lu
- Hat On
- Hat Pok
- Hat Song
- Hat Sèntaó

### Hills and mountains

16 mountains; 1 hill.

- Phou Sanchianpô-Tai · 1,746 m
- Phou Poudé · 1,716 m
- Phou Pialông · 1,696 m
- Phou Loa · 1,644 m
- Phou Kiouchô · 1,622 m
- Phou Sèngsakiouchô · 1,611 m
- Phou Tathampo · 1,530 m
- Phou Hangho · 1,438 m
- Phou Dokhan · 1,300 m
- Phou Sang-Gnai · 1,232 m
- Phou Pusang · 1,206 m
- Môc La · 1,131 m
- Phou Khang · 1,124 m
- Phou Pha · 1,091 m
- Phou Khonnammou · 965 m
- Phou Kèngdung · 907 m
- Phou Kônglôngkhô · 852 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Samphanh and the best time to visit

In Samphanh, the warmest month is May (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (15 °C). About 1,192 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (245 mm) and the driest Feb (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 15 27 

Feb 18 12 

Mar 21 35 

Apr 24 74 

May 25 138 

Jun 25 161 

Jul 24 245 

Aug 24 244 

Sep 23 128 

Oct 21 72 

Nov 18 36 

Dec 15 18 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Samphanh

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Namhang Health Center · Samphanh 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.46279&mlon=102.47999#map=17/21.46279/102.47999) 

Bank Lao Development Bank · Phongsaly 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.68210&mlon=102.10628#map=17/21.68210/102.10628) 

Hotel Vanhnasengpheng Guesthouse · Phongsaly 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.74275&mlon=102.19674#map=17/21.74275/102.19674) 

School ໂຮງຮຽນ ມສ ພູຟ້າ · Phongsaly 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.68171&mlon=102.10558#map=17/21.68171/102.10558) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Samphanh

Places mapped inside Samphanh in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals5
- Hotels3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Phongsaly Province

- Boon Neua
- Boontay
- Khua
- May
- Nhot Ou
- Phongsaly

## Quick answers

- Where is Samphanh?In Phongsaly Province, Laos
- What is the population of Samphanh?26,406 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Samphanh?About 20 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Samphanh?About 10 people per km²
- What borders Samphanh?Boontay, Khua, May and Phongsaly
- How many villages are in Samphanh?105 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Samphanh?Settlements lie between 390 m and 1,528 m
- What is the highest point in Samphanh?Phou Sanchianpô-Tai (1,746 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Samphanh?October to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Samphanh?Namhang Health Center, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Samphanh?Lao Development Bank, about 39 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Samphanh?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Samphanh?LA0204 (OCHA common operational dataset)